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Ireneparalegal · 08-04-2006, 05:23 PM

This is a law here in California that offers safe havens to leave your newborn baby if you don't want to keep your child or can't keep your child for whatever reason. You can leave your baby at a fire station, hospital, some doctors' offices and other locations NO QUESTIONS ASKED. This is to try and curb the many babies that are abandoned or tossed away (many are found dead) in the trash dumpsters or other places.
I believe this law is something that is needed. With so many young girls who hide their pregnancies and can't keep their child (regardless of the circumstances of their pregnancy) this gives the child a chance at a life and to be adopted, rather than be thrown out and/or killed. Of course, this law isn't just for teen girls, it's for anyone who wants to safely surrender their newborn.

http://library.adoption.com/Infant-S...le/8461/1.html

Infant Safe Haven Laws- California
Infant's Age
Statute: Penal Code § 271.5
72 hours or younger

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: Penal Code § 271.5

Parent
Other person having lawful custody

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: Penal Code § 271.5
A safe-surrender site that includes:
Public or private hospital
Any location designated by the County Board of Supervisors

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: Health & Safety Code § 1255.7

Provide medical care
Provide parent with medical questionnaire
Place coded identification ankle bracelet on child and offer a matching bracelet to the parent
Notify Child Protective Services

Immunity for the Provider
Statute: Health & Safety Code § 1255.7
Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: Penal Code § 271.5
No person leaving an infant with a safe haven provider may be prosecuted for abandonment, failure to provide, or desertion

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: Health & Safety Code § 1255.7

Department will file dependency petition
Parent has 14 days to reclaim child

Courtnee · 08-04-2006, 07:32 PM

Infant's Age
The infant safe haven law was repealed as of 6/27/03.

Who May Relinquish the Infant
No longer addressed in statute

Who May Receive the Infant
No longer addressed in statute

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
No longer addressed in statute

Immunity for the Provider
No longer addressed in statute

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
No longer addressed in statute

Effect on Parental Rights
No longer addressed in statute

MsOrange · 08-04-2006, 08:23 PM

I didn't bother looking it up, but I know we have it, as long as the child is healthy. If it's a crack baby, or appears abused, then they do seek an arrest.

KissMyGrits · 08-04-2006, 08:47 PM

http://library.adoption.com/Infant-S...le/8468/1.html

Infant Safe Haven Laws- Florida
Infant's Age
Statute: § 383.50
3 days old or younger

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 383.50
Parent

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 383.50

Hospital
Emergency medical service station
Fire station

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 383.50

Provide needed medical care
Contact local child-placing agency
Make a report if abuse or neglect is suspected

Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 383.50
Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 383.50

Parent has absolute right to remain anonymous
Immunity from prosecution if there is no abuse or neglect

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 383.50

Presumption that parent has consented to termination of parental rights
May reclaim child any time prior to termination

sara · 08-04-2006, 11:49 PM

Michigan does, I remember a few years ago that a lady dropped off her baby at a Grand Rapids fire station.

Chelsea · 08-05-2006, 04:40 AM

Kentucky
Infant's Age
Statute: §§ 216B.190; 405.075
72 hours old or younger

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: §§ 216B.190; 405.075

Parent
Any person

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: §§ 216B.190; 405.075

Emergency medical services provider
Police officer
Firefighter

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 216B.190
Provide medical care
Attempt to gather health and medical information
Notify the department

Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 216B.190
Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 216B.190; 620.350

Identity confidential
Right to remain anonymous
No investigation for abandonment

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 620.350

Child placed in foster care
After 30 days, a petition for termination of parental rights is filed

08-04-2006, 05:23 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Does your state offer Safe Surrender Baby Law? This is a law here in California that offers safe havens to leave your newborn baby if you don't want to keep your child or can't keep your child for whatever reason. You can leave your baby at a fire station, hospital, some doctors' offices and other locations NO QUESTIONS ASKED. This is to try and curb the many babies that are abandoned or tossed away (many are found dead) in the trash dumpsters or other places. I believe this law is something that is needed. With so many young girls who hide their pregnancies and can't keep their child (regardless of the circumstances of their pregnancy) this gives the child a chance at a life and to be adopted, rather than be thrown out and/or killed. Of course, this law isn't just for teen girls, it's for anyone who wants to safely surrender their newborn. http://library.adoption.com/Infant-S...le/8461/1.html Infant Safe Haven Laws- California Infant's Age Statute: Penal Code § 271.5 72 hours or younger Who May Relinquish the Infant Statute: Penal Code § 271.5 Parent Other person having lawful custody Who May Receive the Infant Statute: Penal Code § 271.5 A safe-surrender site that includes: Public or private hospital Any location designated by the County Board of Supervisors Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider Statute: Health & Safety Code § 1255.7 Provide medical care Provide parent with medical questionnaire Place coded identification ankle bracelet on child and offer a matching bracelet to the parent Notify Child Protective Services Immunity for the Provider Statute: Health & Safety Code § 1255.7 Yes Protection for Relinquishing Parent Statute: Penal Code § 271.5 No person leaving an infant with a safe haven provider may be prosecuted for abandonment, failure to provide, or desertion Effect on Parental Rights Statute: Health & Safety Code § 1255.7 Department will file dependency petition Parent has 14 days to reclaim child
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08-04-2006, 07:32 PM	#2
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	Infant's Age The infant safe haven law was repealed as of 6/27/03. Who May Relinquish the Infant No longer addressed in statute Who May Receive the Infant No longer addressed in statute Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider No longer addressed in statute Immunity for the Provider No longer addressed in statute Protection for Relinquishing Parent No longer addressed in statute Effect on Parental Rights No longer addressed in statute
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08-04-2006, 08:47 PM	#4
KissMyGrits HEGM! Senior Member Join Date: Jul 01, 2004 Location: Las Vegas Baby! Posts: 2,135	http://library.adoption.com/Infant-S...le/8468/1.html Infant Safe Haven Laws- Florida Infant's Age Statute: § 383.50 3 days old or younger Who May Relinquish the Infant Statute: § 383.50 Parent Who May Receive the Infant Statute: § 383.50 Hospital Emergency medical service station Fire station Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider Statute: § 383.50 Provide needed medical care Contact local child-placing agency Make a report if abuse or neglect is suspected Immunity for the Provider Statute: § 383.50 Yes Protection for Relinquishing Parent Statute: § 383.50 Parent has absolute right to remain anonymous Immunity from prosecution if there is no abuse or neglect Effect on Parental Rights Statute: § 383.50 Presumption that parent has consented to termination of parental rights May reclaim child any time prior to termination
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08-04-2006, 11:49 PM	#5
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	Michigan does, I remember a few years ago that a lady dropped off her baby at a Grand Rapids fire station.
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08-05-2006, 04:40 AM	#6
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Kentucky Infant's Age Statute: §§ 216B.190; 405.075 72 hours old or younger Who May Relinquish the Infant Statute: §§ 216B.190; 405.075 Parent Any person Who May Receive the Infant Statute: §§ 216B.190; 405.075 Emergency medical services provider Police officer Firefighter Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider Statute: § 216B.190 Provide medical care Attempt to gather health and medical information Notify the department Immunity for the Provider Statute: § 216B.190 Yes Protection for Relinquishing Parent Statute: §§ 216B.190; 620.350 Identity confidential Right to remain anonymous No investigation for abandonment Effect on Parental Rights Statute: § 620.350 Child placed in foster care After 30 days, a petition for termination of parental rights is filed
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08-04-2006, 08:23 PM	#3
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	I didn't bother looking it up, but I know we have it, as long as the child is healthy. If it's a crack baby, or appears abused, then they do seek an arrest.